Buds Ambulance

05/12/2026

Update: Peanut is home with his mom and dad! Thankfully they had him microchipped and registered. ❤️

Found small male dog in Dolton. Dog is chipped (reported and owner contacted). Dog is safe at Bud's Ambulance. Please contact 708-849-0945 if this is your dog. Proof of ownership required.

05/02/2026

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05/02/2026

Well deserved!! Ricardo is an amazing person and paramedic! 🚑

Ricardo Rosas currently serves as a Lead Paramedic with Bud’s Ambulance, providing 911 emergency services to several underserved communities in the south suburbs of Chicago. He began his career with Bud’s as a full-time EMT alongside a close friend and progressed from a well-rounded EMT to an exceptional paramedic through dedication and hard work. Ricardo has been with Bud’s Ambulance since 2022. He enrolled in the Malcolm X College Paramedic Program in the fall of 2023. Following an unforeseen setback, he demonstrated resilience by extending his program timeline by one year and repeating his internship with the Chicago Fire Department. He successfully graduated in September 2025, maintaining a positive attitude and strong commitment throughout the process. Since joining Bud’s Ambulance, Ricardo has shown remarkable personal and professional growth. His determination and perseverance in overcoming significant challenges exemplify his dedication to the field of emergency medicine. Ricardo has been recognized multiple times by the South Cook County EMS System and Bud’s Ambulance for outstanding patient care, including life-saving interventions in two separate incidents. He is a strong patient advocate who consistently treats those in his care with compassion and respect, as if they were members of his own family.

05/02/2026

Way to go, Jalen! We are so proud of the strong EMT he has become 💪

Jalen Lane is a skilled and dependable EMT with Bud’s Ambulance, providing both BLS and ALS 911 services to communities in the south suburbs. Since joining the organization nearly two years ago, he has demonstrated significant growth, earning a reputation as a reliable team member whom colleagues frequently request to work alongside. Jalen maintains composure in high-pressure situations and continually strives to improve his clinical skills.
He also plays an active role in training, precepting new employees and assisting with the development of EMT students. Recognized multiple times by the South Cook County EMS System and Bud’s Ambulance for outstanding patient care—including life-saving incidents—Jalen is known for his professionalism and leadership on scene. Outside of his role with Bud’s, he serves with the Flossmoor Fire Department and is currently pursuing admission to paramedic school.

03/26/2026

03/10/2026

Update: owners picked up the dog (with proof)!

EMS crew found male German Shepard at 154th and Park in Harvey. Dog is not chipped. Please contact us if this is your dog. Proof required. Contacting Cook County Animal Control as well.

03/10/2026

Today’s weather is very serious. Please plan your day accordingly!

TORNADO RISK: On a normal day, our tornado chance is about 0.01%
I say that to give you some perspective- a 5% and especially a 10% chance for a tornado is pretty high.
The brown area is a 5% chance. The yellow area is a 10% chance.

Those black lines indicate that an intense tornado is possible (EF2) and the environment would support a more long-lived tornado than we're generally used to in this area, this time of year.

Will post info on hail (which is a greater threat) here soon.

02/09/2026

🎖️ Certificate of Recognition – Outstanding Patient Care

We are proud to recognize the exceptional teamwork and lifesaving care provided by our 911 Dispatch center, EMS crews, and Dolton IAFF Local 3766 during a recent cardiac arrest response. Through their coordinated efforts, ROSC was achieved and the patient was successfully transported to Ingalls ER.

This outcome reflects the dedication, training, and professionalism of everyone involved. We are honored to have such outstanding responders who make a difference when it matters most.

01/20/2026

Thanks to the firefighter who rescued the pup! The dog was reunited with owner ❤️

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01/19/2026

Busy night in Dolton… Great job Dolton IAFF Local 3766 and auto aid companies who responded to the structure fire at 147 and Woodlawn. Thanks to Firedog Media for battling the temps to capture it all.